Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 58, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 October 1915 — Obituary of William Henry Randle. [ARTICLE]

Obituary of William Henry Randle.

William Henry Randle, son of Thomas and Nancy Randle, was born March 1, 183 9, at .the Randle h6mqstead in Barkley township; was married March 23, 18 58, to Mary E. Stiers, of Jasper county; departed this life at his residence in this city, October 17, 1915, at 12:30 p. m.,' aged 76 years, 7 months and 16 days. To this union were born seven children, namely : Mrs. Malissa McConahay of Chicago, 111., John, who died at the age of two years, Mrs. Nora Phillips of this city, Mrs. Nancy Hayes, who died at Monon, Ind.; in 1898, Frank of Waynetown, Ind., Alfred and Charles of Rensselaer. Soon after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Randle settled on a farm in Hanging Grove township, where for thirty years they experienced the joys and sorrows of the pioneer settlers. They afterward moved to a farm in Barkley township, where they resided until about fourteen years ago, when they moved to this city. About 25 years ago he united with the Methodist Episcopal church at the Osborne school house in Hanging Grove township, remaining a faithful and devoted member until his death. Mr. Randle always identified himself with all movements looking to the betterment of the community in which he lived, and his departure will be mourned by many friends. Of his father's family of eleven children, but two survive him, namely: James T., and Nelson, both of this city. In addition to the children and two brothers mentioned above, he leaves to mourn their loss a wife and eleven grand-children. »♦